PhD in Biblical and Theological Studies
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About the Programme
The PhD in Biblical and Theological Studies programme is solidly based on the Seventh-day Adventist philosophy of wholistic education, emphasizing the effective integration of faith and learning. The programme implements the curriculum with three core values: integrity, respect and love. These core values provide students with the tools to meet the demands of the complex and changing church, business and surrounding environments.
The foundations of the PhD programme are built on the basic principles taken from Scripture and world-class resources concerning the specializations of the given programme. It will promote sound methods of biblical, historical, missiological, theological and philosophical scholarship and spread these principles through publications, lectureships, conferences, and symposiums. This will equip the reflective practitioner and ground his/her knowledge to African realities without neglecting the competencies needed for a global scholarship.
As the final result will be graduates, who are contextually relevant and globally functional. Such graduates will be able to share effective academic leadership on the local level in their communities and countries.
Specializations:
- Old Testament
- New Testament
- Systematic Theology
- Missiology
Purpose of the Programme
- The PhD Biblical Theological-Historical studies program aims to equip scholars with advanced academic and professional competencies in consultancy, research, and teaching from a strong ethical and conservative perspective.
- Do you want to be equipped with advanced academic and professional competencies in consultancy, research, and teaching skill in Biblical Historical-Theological Studies? You are invited to explore biblical knowledge with us.
- Are you aspiring for a career as an academic or researcher recognized for your excellent analytical capabilities, discipline, and communication skills in Biblical historical and theological studies? You are invited to grow with us.
Objectives of the Programme
- It is envisaged that the programme will provide skilful graduates to fill the existing scholarship gap within the continent of Africa. Students will be introduced to key elements and aspects, characteristic of the academic research, which can inject a new vision for a local, national and global scholarship.
- The programme is to apply biblical, historical, educational, linguistic, theological, philosophical, ethical, missiological, pastoral, and evangelistic instruction to academic research in the educational context. Practical scholarly experience is a vital part of this programme.
- The specific goal of the PhD programme is to develop highly educated and committed lifelong scholars, who possess the right knowledge, ethical values, communication competence and relational skills, independent academic research competencies; who know how to use appropriate biblical methodologies, analyse and present findings that may advance knowledge and mission, and analytical thinking so that they may contribute effectively to various educational institutions operated by the Adventist Church in Africa and globally as well as provide services as may be needed in the larger society.
7. Meet any other requirement as shall be determined by the Graduate Admission Committee of the Seminary. Email:
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Duration of the Program Years Semesters/Sessions Full-time 4 8 Semesters Part-time 4 4 Sessions
PhD (BTS) - Full Time – 4 Years (8 Semesters) – Total Credits - 64 PhD (BTS) – Part Time – 4 Years (4 Sessions) – Total Credits - 64 Year 1 1st Sem. Year 1 2nd Sem Year 2 1st Sem Year 2 2nd Sem Year 3 1 st Sem Year 3 2nd Sem Year 4 1st Sem Year 4 2nd Sem Year 1 Session 1 Year 2 Session 2 Year 3 Session 3 Year 4 Session 4 12 crs 12 crs 12 crs 12 crs 16 Register Register Register 18 crs 18 crs 12 crs 16 crs Requirements Credits Specialization 27 Research & Dissertation 28 Cognate 9 Total 64 PhD – Biblical and Theological Studies Specialization 1 Old Testament Code Course Title Crs OTST 862 Advanced Old Testament Exegesis 3 OTST 848 Advanced Hebrew Grammar 3 OTST 861 Biblical Aramaic 3 OTST 885 Exilic Prophets 3 OTST 887 Biblical Wisdom Literature 3 OTST 882 Theology of the OT Eschatology 3 OTST 865 Historical Books 3 OTST 860 Theology of the Sanctuary 3 GSEM 890 Course Development and Teaching Practicum 3 GSEM 950 Comprehensive Exams 0 Total 27 Specialization 2 New Testament Code Course Title Crs NTST 848 Advanced Greek Grammar 3 NTST 861 Reading LXX 3 NTST 862 Studies in Christian & Jewish Writings 3 NTST 850 Exegesis: 1 & 2 Corinthians 3 NTST 870 Prison Epistles of Paul 3 NTST 860 Theology of the Sanctuary 3 NTST 865 Pastoral Epistles 3 NTST 883 Advanced Studies in the Gospel 3 GSEM 890 Course Development and Teaching Practicum 3 GSEM 950 Comprehensive Exams 0 Total 27 Specialization 3 Systematic Theology Code Course Title Crs THST 861 Principles and Methods of Theology 3 THST 862 Biblical Eschatology 3 THST 855 Early Christian Theology 3 THST 860 Contemporary Theology 3 THST 863 Doctrine of God 3 THST 870 Protestant Theological Heritage 3 THST 881 History and Theology of Ecumenism 3 THST 882 Human Nature and Destiny 3 GSEM 890 Course Development and Teaching Practicum 3 GSEM 950 Comprehensive Exams 0 Total 27 Specialization 4 Mission Theology Code Course Title Crs MSSN 870 Mission Strategy Development 3 MSSN 872 Contextualization 3 MSSN 881 Urban Missions 3 MSSN 875 Anthropology for World Mission and Ministry 3 MSSN 860 Witnessing to Animistic Religions 3 *MSSN 869 Research Methods in Mission and Ministry 3 MSSN 874 Contemporary Issues in Mission 3 MSSN 882 Islamic Culture and Society 3 GSEM 890 Course Development and Teaching Practicum 3 GSEM 950 Comprehensive Exams 0 Total 27 Research Code Course Title Crs GSEM 867 PhD Dissertation Research Methods and Proposal Seminar 3 GSEM 955 PhD Dissertation 16 OTST/NTST/THST/MSSN 880 Seminar in OT/NT/ST/MS Studies 3 OTST/NTST/THST/MSSN 883 Directed Independent Research 3 OTST/NTST/THST/MSSN 893 Interdisciplinary Seminar 3 Total 28 Cognate 1 Old Testament Code Course Title Crs OTST 850 Exilic Prophets 3 OTST 870 Biblical Wisdom Literature 3 OTST 893 Interdisciplinary Seminar 3 Total 9 Cognate 2 New Testament Code Course Title Crs NTST 850 Exegesis: 1 & 2 Corinthians 3 NTST 882 Advanced Studies in the Gospels 3 NTST 893 Interdisciplinary Seminar 3 Total 3 Cognate 3 Systematic Theology Code Course Title Crs THST 862 Biblical Eschatology 3 THST 887 Contemporary Theology 3 THST 893 Interdisciplinary Seminar 3 Total 9 Cognate 4 Missiology Code Course Title Crs MSSN 885 Contemporary Issues in Mission 3 MSSN 887 Mission Strategy Development 3 MSSN 893 Interdisciplinary Seminar 3 Total 9 Grand Total: 64 Part Time Schedule PhD – Specialization 1: Old Testament Year 1 – Session 1 Year 2 – Session 2 Code Course Title Crs Code Course Title Crs OTST 848 Advanced Hebrew 3 OTST 865 Historical Books (3) 3 OTST 850 Exilic Prophets 3 OTST 870 Biblical Wisdom Literature (3) 3 OTST 860 Theology of the Sanctuary 3 OTST 880 Seminar in Old Testament Studies and Methods (3) 3 OTST 861 Biblical Aramaic 3 GSEM 890 Course Development and Teaching Practicum (3) 3 OTST 862 Advanced Old Testament Exegesis 3 OTST 882 Theology of the OT Eschatology (3) 3 GSEM 867 PhD Dissertation Research Methods and Proposal Seminar 3 Cognate (Chose a course from your cognate) Submit an article for publication 3 Total 18 Total 18 Year 2 Year 3 – Session 3 Year 4 – Session 4 Code Course Title Crs Code Course Title Crs GSEM 728/729 Reading Theological French / German 3 GSEM 995 PhD Dissertation (16) OTST 883 Directed Independent Research 3 cr 3 Submission of Article for publication OTST/NTST/THST/MSSN 893 Interdisciplinary Seminar 3 cr (Cognate) 3 Cognate (Chose a course from your cognate) 3 GSEM 950 Comprehensive Exams (0) (Five to six month preparation) Total 12 Total Grand Total: Part Time Schedule PhD – Specialization 2: New Testament Year 1 – Session 1 Year 2 – Session 2 Code Course Title Crs Code Course Title Crs NTST 848 Advanced Greek 3 NTST 865 Pastoral Epistles 3 NTST 850 Exegesis: 1 and 2 Corinthians 3 NTST 870 Prison Epistles of Paul 3 NTST 860 Theology of the Sanctuary 3 NTST 880 Seminar in NT Studies and Methods 3 NTST 861 Reading LXX 3 GSEM 890 Course Development and Teaching Practicum 3 NTST 862 Studies in Christian & Jewish Writings (3) 3 NTST 882 Advanced studies in the Gospels (3) 3 GSEM 867 PhD Dissertation Research Methods and Proposal Seminar 3 Cognate (Chose a course from your cognate) Submit an article for publication 3 Total 12 Total 12 Year 2 Year 3 – Session 3 Year 4 – Session 4 Code Course Title Crs Code Course Title Crs GSEM 728/729 Reading Theological French/German 3 GSEM 995 PhD Dissertation (16) 16 NTST 883 Directed Independent Research 3 Submission of Article for publication OTST/NTST/THST/MSSN 893 Interdisciplinary Seminar (Cognate) 3 Final Dissertation Dissertation Mini Proposal Chose a course from your cognate 3 GSEM 950 Comprehensive Exams (0) (Five to six month preparation) 0 Total 12 Total 16 Grand Total: Part Time Schedule PhD – Specialization 3: Systematic Theology Year 1 – Session 1 Year 2 – Session 2 Code Course Title Crs Code Course Title Crs THST 861 Principles and Methods of Theology 3 THST 882 Human Nature and Destiny 3 THSTS 855 Early Christian Theology (3) 3 THST 870 Protestant Theological Heritage 3 THST 860 Contemporary Theology (3) 3 THST 880 Seminar in Theological Issues 3 THST 865 Doctrine of God (3) 3 GSEM 890 Course Development and Teaching Practicum 3 THST 862 Biblical Eschatology 3 THST 891 History and Theology of Ecumenism 3 GSEM 867 PhD Dissertation Research Methods and Proposal Seminar 3 Cognate (Chose a course from your cognate) Submit an article for publication 3 Total 18 Total 18 Year 2 Year 3 – Session 3 Year 4 – Session 4 Code Course Title Crs Code Course Title Crs GSEM 728/729 Reading Theological French/German 3 GSEM 995 PhD Dissertation (16) THST 883 Directed Independent Research 3 Submission of Article for publication OTST/NTST/THST/MSSN 893 Interdisciplinary Seminar 3 Final Dissertation Dissertation Mini Proposal Chose a course from your cognate 3 Comprehensive Exams (0) (Five to six month preparation) 0 Total 12 Total Grand Total: Part Time Schedule PhD – Specialization 4: Missiology Year 1 – Session 1 Year 2 – Session 2 Code Course Title Crs Code Course Title Crs MSSN 870 Mission Strategy Development 3 MSSN 882 Islamic Culture and Society 3 MSSN 860 Witnessing to Animistic Religions 3 MSSN 875 Anthropology for World Mission and Ministry 3 MSSN 869 Research Methods in Mission and Ministry 3 MSSN 880 Seminar in Social Sciences and Mission 3 MSSN 875: Contemporary Issues in Mission 3 GSEM 890 Course Development and Teaching Practicum 3 MSSN 872 : Contextualization 3 MSSN 881 Urban Missions 3 GSEM 867 PhD Dissertation Research Methods and Proposal Seminar 3 Cognate (Chose a course from your cognate) Submit an article for publication 3 Total 18 Total 18 Year 2 Year 3 – Session 3 Year 4 – Session 4 Code Course Title Crs Code Course Title Crs GSEM 728/729 Reading Theological French /German 3 GSEM 995 PhD Dissertation (16) MSSN 883 Directed Independent Research 3 Chapter 3& 4 OTST/NTST/THST/MSSN 893 Interdisciplinary Seminar 3 Submit an article for publication Dissertation Mini Proposal Chose a course from your cognate 3 GSEM 950 Comprehensive Exams (0) (Five to six month preparation) 0 Total Total Grand Total: Full-Time Schedule PhD– Specialization 1 Old Testament Year 1 First Semester Second Semester Code Course Title Crs Code Course Title Crs OTST 848 Advanced Hebrew 3 OTST 862 Advanced Old Testament Exegesis 3 OTST 850 Exilic Prophets 3 GSEM 867 PhD Dissertation Research Methods and Proposal Seminar 3 OTST 860 Theology of the Sanctuary 3 OTST 865 Historical Books 3 OTST 861 Biblical Aramaic 3 OTST 870 Biblical Wisdom Literature 3 Total 12 Total 12 Year 2 First Semester Second Semester Code Course Title Crs Code Course Title Crs OTST 880 Seminar in Old Testament Studies and Methods 3 GSEM 728/729 Reading Theological French/German 3 cr 3 GSEM 890 Course Development and Teaching Practicum 3 --- 883 Directed Independent Research (Cognate course) 3 OTST 882 Theology of the OT Eschatology 3 OTST 893 Interdisciplinary Seminar 3 Cognate (Chose a course from your cognate) 3 Cognate (Chose a course from your cognate) 3 Total 12 Total 12 Year 3 First Semester Second Semester Code Course Title Crs Code Course Title Crs GSEM 950 Comprehensive Exams (0) Five -Six month preparation GSEM 995 PhD Dissertation Continuation GSEM 995 PhD Dissertation (16) Submit an article for publication Total 16 Total Year 4 First Semester Second Semester Code Course Title Crs Code Course Title Crs GSEM 995 PhD Dissertation Continuation GSEM 995 PhD Dissertation Continuation Submit an article for publication Final Chapter Grand Total: 64 Full-Time Schedule PhD – Specialization 2 New Testament Year 1 First Semester Second Semester Code Course Title Crs Code Course Title Crs NTST 848 Advanced Greek 3 NTST 862 Studies in Jewish Writings 3 NTST 850 Exegesis: 1 and 2 Corinthians 3 GSEM 867 PhD Dissertation Research Methods and Proposal Seminar 3 NTST 860 Theology of the Sanctuary 3 NTST 865 Pastoral Epistles 3 NTST 861 Reading LXX 3 NTST 870 Prison Epistles of Paul 3 Total 12 Total 12 Year 2 First Semester Second Semester Code Course Title Crs Code Course Title Crs NTST 880 Seminar in NT Studies and Methods 3 GSEM 728/729 Reading Theological French\ German 3 GSEM 890 Course Development and Teaching Practicum 3 NTST 883 Directed Independent Research 3 NTST 882 Advanced Studies in the Gospels 3 --- 893 Interdisciplinary Seminar(Cognate) 3 Cognate (Chose a course from your cognate) 3 NTST 850 Exegesis 1 & Corinthians (3) 3 Total 12 Total 12 Year 3 First Semester Second Semester Code Course Title Crs Code Course Title Crs GSEM 950 Comprehensive Exams (0) Five -Six month preparation 16 GSEM 995 PhD Dissertation Continuation GSEM 995 PhD Dissertation (16) Submit an article for publication Total 16 Total Grand Total: Total Total Year 4 First Semester Second Semester Code Course Title Crs Code Course Title Crs GSEM 995 PhD Dissertation Continuation GSEM 995 PhD Dissertation Continuation Submit an article for publication Submit an article for publication Final Chapter Final Chapter Grand Total: Full-Time Schedule PhD – Specialization 3: Systematic Theology Year 1 First Semester Second Semester Code Course Title Crs Code Course Title Crs THST 861 Principles and Methods of Theology 3 THST 862 Biblical Eschatology 3 THSTS 855 Early Christian Theology 3 GSEM 867 PhD Dissertation Research Methods and Proposal Seminar 3 THST 860 Contemporary Theology 3 THST 882 Human Nature and Destiny 3 THST 865 Doctrine of God 3 THST 870 Protestant Theological Heritage 3 Total 12 Total 12 Year 2 First Semester Second Semester Code Course Title Crs Code Course Title Crs THST 880 Seminar in Theological Issues (3) 3 GSEM 728/729 Reading Theological French/German 3 GSEM 890 Course Development and Teaching Practicum (3) 3 THST 883 Directed Independent Research 3 THST 891 History and Theology of Ecumenism (3) 3 OTST/NTST/THST/MSSN 893 Interdisciplinary Seminar (Cognate) 3 Cognate (Chose a course from your cognate) 3 Cognate (Chose a course from your cognate) 3 Dissertation Mini Proposal Total 12 Total 12 Year 3 First Semester Second Semester Code Course Title Crs Code Course Title Crs GSEM 950 Comprehensive Exams (0) Five -Six month preparation GSEM 995 PhD Dissertation Continuation GSEM 995 PhD Dissertation (16) Submit an article for publication Submit an article for publication Final Chapter Total Total Grand Total: Total Total Year 4 First Semester Second Semester Code Course Title Crs Code Course Title Crs GSEM 995 PhD Dissertation Continuation GSEM 995 PhD Dissertation Continuation Submit an article for publication Final Chapter Grand Total: Full-Time Schedule PhD – Specialization 4: Missiology Year 1 First Semester Second Semester Code Course Title Crs Code Course Title Crs MSSN 870 Mission Strategy Development 3 MSSN 872 Contextualization (3) MSSN 860 Witnessing to Animistic Religions 3 GSEM 867 PhD Dissertation Research Methods and Proposal Seminar MSSN 869 Research Methods in Mission and Ministry 3 MSSN 882 Islamic Culture and Society MSSN 875 Contemporary Issues in Mission 3 MSSN 875 Anthropology for World Mission and Ministry Total 12 Total Year 2 First Semester Second Semester Code Course Title Crs Code Course Title Crs MSSN 880 Seminar in Social Sciences and Mission (3) 3 GSEM 728/729 Reading Theological French/ German GSEM 890 Course Development and Teaching Practicum (3) 3 MSSN 883 Directed Independent Research MSSN 881 Urban Missions (3) 3 OTST/NTST/THST/MSSN 893 Interdisciplinary Seminar (Cognate) Cognate (Chose a course from your cognate) 3 Cognate (Chose a course from your cognate) Dissertation Mini Proposal Total 12 Total 12 Year 3 First Semester Second Semester Code Course Title Crs Code Course Title Crs GSEM 950 Comprehensive Exams (0) Five -Six month preparation GSEM 995 PhD Dissertation Continuation GSEM 995 PhD Dissertation (16) 16 Submit an article for publication Submit an article for publication Total 16 Total Year 4 First Semester Second Semester Code Course Title Crs Code Course Title Crs GSEM 995 PhD Dissertation Continuation GSEM 995 PhD Dissertation Continuation Submit an article for publication Submit an article for publication Final Chapter Final Chapter Grand Total:
PhD in Leadership
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The PhD in leadership programme intends to equip the reflective practitioners and ground their knowledge to African realities without neglecting the competencies needed for global leadership. It provides an opportunity for those who has a M.A. in Leadership to further develop their skills, knowledge and aptitude as competent leaders. The expected outcome of the learning experience are graduates who will provide effective leadership within their local communities and countries, while being totally comfortable and confident to occupy a position at the global level, if called to do so, in order to enhance the synergy of the Church, the community and society
- A well-rounded curriculum designed to equip and train leaders without plucking them out of their context, thus combining a unique African perspective with a global one.
- An educational programme of the highest quality at an affordable price.
- Exposure to the dynamics of leadership through interaction with well qualified and spiritually committed faculty coming from all over the world.
- Earning of a recognized degree from a chartered institution.
- Studying in a modern institution with easy access to the facilities (lecture halls, internet, library, etc.).
- Furthering the development of research skills to do empirical studies with the aim of building, enhancing and sharing knowledge with both researchers and practitioners
- Getting an opportunity to develop a network of professionals from all over the world
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Requirements |
Credits |
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Core Courses |
15 |
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Specialization |
18 |
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Research & Thesis/Project |
27 |
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Total |
60 |
- Organizational Leadership
- Business Leadership
- Public Health Leadership
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PhD |
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Core Courses |
Code |
Course Title |
Crs |
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LEAD 702 |
Biblical Foundations and Ethics for Leadership |
3 |
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LEAD 712 |
Legal and Organizational Policy Framework for Leadership |
3 |
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LEAD 740 |
Corporate Governance |
3 |
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LEAD 743 |
Leadership in Cross-Cultural Setting |
3 |
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LEAD 763 |
Leadership Competencies and Emotional Intelligence |
3 |
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Total |
15 |
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Code |
Course Title |
Crs |
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Specialization 1 |
Organizational Leadership |
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BUAD 708 |
Business, Church and Society |
3 |
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BUAD 734 |
Issues in Organizational Leadership and Management |
3 |
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LEAD 816 |
Applied Entrepreneurship and Creativity |
3 |
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LEAD 787 |
Advanced Topics in Organizational Leadership Research |
3 |
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LEAD 753 |
Leadership and Spirituality |
3 |
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LEAD 713 |
Systems Thinking and Strategic Leadership |
3 |
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TOTAL |
18 |
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Specialization 2 |
Business Leadership |
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LEAD 812 |
Financial Management for Leaders |
3 |
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BUAD 723 |
Advanced Strategic Management and Planned Change |
3 |
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LEAD 776 |
Advanced Conflict and Crisis Management |
3 |
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LEAD 816 |
Applied Entrepreneurship and Creativity |
3 |
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LEAD 753 |
Models of Leadership in the Christian Context |
3 |
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LEAD 713 |
Systems Thinking and Strategic Leadership |
3 |
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TOTAL |
18 |
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Specialization 3 |
Public Health Leadership |
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PHAD 714 |
Communication Skills in Public Health Leadership |
3 |
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PHAD 788 |
Issues in Public Health Leadership Mentoring |
3 |
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PHAD 789 |
Public Health Law, Ethics and Policy Development |
3 |
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PHAD 842 |
Group Dynamics and Team Leadership in Public Health |
3 |
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PHAD 814 |
Advanced Topics in Public Health Research |
3 |
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LEAD 713 |
Systems Thinking and Strategic Leadership in Public Health |
3 |
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Total |
18 |
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Research Component |
Code |
Course Title |
Crs |
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BURM 790 |
Research Methods and Statistics |
3 |
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BURM 791 |
Applied Qualitative Research |
4 |
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BURM 792 |
Applied Quantitative Research |
4 |
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BURM 793 |
Research Seminars and publications |
4 |
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LEAD 899 |
Dissertation |
12 |
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Total |
27 |
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Grand Total: |
60 Credits |
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Course Schedule
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YEAR ONE |
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First Semester |
Second Semester |
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No |
Courses |
Cr |
Courses |
Cr |
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1 |
BUAD 816 Applied Entrepreneurship and Creativity |
3 |
BURM 790 Res, Meth and Statistics |
3 |
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2 |
LEAD 734 Issues in organizational leadership and management |
3 |
LEAD 743 Leadership in Cross- Cultural Settings |
3 |
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3 |
BUAD 711 Corporate Strategic Leadership and Systems Thinking |
3 |
LEAD 763 Leadership Comp. and Change Management |
3 |
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4 |
LEAD 773 Developmental Theories in organizational Leadership |
3 |
BUAD 708 -Business , Church and Society |
3 |
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5 |
LEAD 712 Legal and Policy Issues in Leadership |
3 |
LEAD 702 Biblical Foundations for Leaders |
3 |
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TOTAL |
15 |
15 |
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YEAR TWO |
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Third Semester |
Cr |
Fourth Semester |
Cr |
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1 |
BUAD 708 Business , Church and Society |
3 |
LEAD 753 Models of Leadership in the Christian Context |
3 |
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2 |
LEAD 735 Ethical/Moral Formation for Leadership in Africa |
3 |
BUAD 742 Financial Management |
3 |
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3 |
LEAD 783 Selected Leadership Theories |
3 |
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4 |
BUAD 739 Governance and Leadership |
3 |
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5 |
LEAD 753 Leadership and Spirituality |
3 |
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TOTAL |
15 |
6 |
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YEAR THREE |
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Fifth Semester |
Cr |
Sixth Semester |
Cr |
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1 |
Comprehensive exam |
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2 |
Thesis registration |
12 |
Dissertation Oral Defence |
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3 |
Proposal defence |
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4 |
Two article Publication |
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- A Master’s degree in Leadership or its equivalent with a minimum of 42 semester credits and a minimum Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) of 3.33 (on a 4-point system)
- A relevant Master’s degree with a minimum of 42 semester credits and a minimum CGPA of 3.33. In some cases, selected leadership core courses may be required as programme prerequisites/bridging courses
- Successful completion of at least six (6) credits of coursework in research and statistics at the postgraduate level. This requirement is in addition to the completed and accepted thesis/project done at the postgraduate level
- A statement of purpose, career goals and commitment to academic excellence is required. This statement should be a maximum of five (5) pages, typed, double-spaced. It should be submitted together with the other application materials
- Three letters of recommendation are to be submitted with the application materials:
- One professional recommendation
- One academic recommendation
- One character recommendation
Master of Divinity
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About the Programme
The Master of Divinity (MDiv) programme is intended to provide practical, theological, and ministerial skills for individuals with Bachelor’s degree in Theology/Religion or who either do not have Bachelor’s degree in Theology, but have manifested a calling to the pastoral ministry. It shall function as a pathway for the Doctor of Ministry and Doctor of Philosophy degree for persons who desire to obtain higher competencies and skills in an area of practical theology.
The MDiv degree programme provides post-graduate professional preparation for ministry with broad exposure to all fields of theological study. The programme applies biblical, historical, educational, linguistic, theological, philosophical, ethical, missiological, pastoral, and evangelistic instruction to the practical work of the Church. Practical field experience is a vital part of this programme.
Specializations:
- New Testament
- Old Testament
- Mission
Purpose of the Programme
The Master of Divinity (MDiv) programme is the most comprehensive theological programme in the field of religious education because it equips learners with extensive knowledge in both biblical studies and applied theology and prepares graduates further for ministry in the Church.
Objective of the Programme
The objective of the MDiv programme is to enable students to develop competencies in Bible, Church history, doctrine, spiritual formation, as well as servant leadership skills required for local Church ministry.
- Have a bachelor’s degree with a minimum CGPA of 3.00 on a 4-point scale or its equivalent grade of 60%. Applicants with a CGPA of 2.5 to 2.99 or 55% to 59% may be accepted on probation. [Non Theology/Religion bachelors is acceptable but will be required to complete an additional 30 credits]
- Have two Recommendations: One from the local Church Board and one from your previous university or from the employing organization if employed. Submit the name, email address and designation of your referees, and AUA admissions will email the link for completing the online recommendation form. The applicant should seek the consent of the referee before submitting their details.
- Must demonstrate proficiency in English
Programme Leader: Dr Felix Poniatowski
Email:
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WhatsApp: +254 743 293 665
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Duration of the Program |
Years |
Semesters/Sessions |
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Full-time MDiv 1 (24 cr. per year) |
3 |
6 |
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Full-time MDiv 2 (30 cr. per year) |
4 |
8 |
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Part-time MDiv 1 (18 cr. per year) |
4 |
4 |
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Part-time MDiv 2 (24 cr. per year) |
5 |
5 |
MDiv – For those with Bachelor’s in Theology
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MDiv-1 – Full Time – 3 Years (8 Semesters) – Total Credits - 72 |
MDiv-1 – Part Time – 4 Years (4 Sessions) – Total Credits - 72 |
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Year 1 1st Sem. |
Year 1 2nd Sem |
Year 2 1st Sem |
Year 2 2nd Sem |
Year 3 1 st Sem |
Year 3 2nd Sem |
Year 1 Session 1 |
Year 2 Session 2 |
Year 3 Session 3 |
Year 4 Session 4 |
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12 |
12 |
15 |
15 |
12 |
6 |
21 |
24 |
21 |
6 |
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MDiv – for those with Bachelor’s in non-Theology
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MDiv-2 – Full Time – 4 Years (8 Semesters) – Total Credits - 102 |
MDiv-2 – Part Time – 5 Years (4 Sessions) – Total Credits - 102 |
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Year 1 1st Sem. |
Year 1 2nd Sem |
Year 2 1st Sem |
Year 2 2nd Sem |
Year 3 1 st Sem |
Year 3 2nd Sem |
Year 4 1st Sem |
Year 4 2nd Sem |
Year 1 Ses-sion 1 |
Year 2 Ses-sion 2 |
Year 3 Ses-sion 3 |
Year 4 Ses-sion 4 |
Year 5 Ses-sion 5 |
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12 |
12 |
12 |
12 |
15 |
15 |
15 |
9 |
24 |
24 |
24 |
21 |
9 |
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Requirements MDiv-1 |
Credits |
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Core Courses |
45 |
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Specialization |
12 |
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Research & Thesis/Project |
15 |
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Total |
72 |
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Requirements MDiv-2 |
Credits |
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Core Courses |
45 |
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Specialization |
12 |
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Research & Thesis/Project |
15 |
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Additional courses |
30 |
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Total |
102 |
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MDiv |
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Core Courses |
Code |
Course Title |
Crs |
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OTST 665 |
The Pentateuch |
3 |
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OTST 558 |
Hebrew Readings |
3 |
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NTST 660 |
Gospels |
3 |
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NTST 558 |
Greek Readings |
3 |
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THST 610 |
Revelation, Inspiration, and Hermeneutics |
3 |
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THST 660 |
Issues in SDA Theology |
3 |
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CHIS 612 |
History of Reformation |
3 |
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CHIS 670 |
SDA Church Heritage |
3 |
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CHMN 630 |
Church Leadership and Administration |
3 |
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CHMN 639 |
Church Growth and Equipping Pastor |
3 |
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CHMN 680 |
Expository Preaching |
3 |
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MSSN 600 |
Church and Its Mission |
3 |
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CHMN 643 |
Christian Professional Ethics |
3 |
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CHMN 634 |
Youth ministry |
3 |
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THST 678 |
Issues in Science and Religion |
3 |
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Total |
45 |
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MDiv (option 2) |
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NTST 550 |
Greek Grammar |
3 |
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OTST 501 |
Introduction to the OT |
3 |
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|
NTST 501 |
Introduction to the NT |
3 |
||
|
OTST 550 |
Hebrew Grammar |
3 |
||
|
CHIS 610 |
Early and Medieval Church History |
3 |
||
|
CHMN 540 |
Pastoral Ministry and Church Policy |
3 |
||
|
CHMN 637 |
Pastoral Care and Counselling |
3 |
||
|
CHMN 639 |
Personal and Public Evangelism |
3 |
||
|
CHIS 675 |
Life, Work, and Writings of E.G. White |
3 |
||
|
CHMN 668 |
Pastoral Ministry Practicum |
3 |
||
|
Total |
30 |
|||
|
Specialization 1 |
Code |
Course Title |
Crs |
|
|
NT |
NTST 620 |
NT Backgrounds |
3 |
|
|
NTST 682 |
Theology of the New Testament |
3 |
||
|
NTST 664 |
Romans |
3 |
||
|
NTST 670 |
Revelation |
3 |
||
|
Specialization 2 |
Code |
Course Title |
Crs |
|
|
OT |
OTST 620 |
Old Testament Backgrounds |
3 |
|
|
OTST 682 |
Theology of the Old Testament |
3 |
||
|
OTST 520 |
Studies in the Prophets |
3 |
||
|
OTST 672 |
Daniel |
3 |
||
|
Specialization 3 |
Code |
Course Title |
Crs |
|
|
Mission |
MSSN 685 |
World Mission |
3 |
|
|
AFTR 668 |
African Traditional Religion |
3 |
||
|
MSSN 529 |
Foundations of Cross-Cultural Ministry |
3 |
||
|
MSSN 691 |
Principles of Contextualization |
3 |
||
|
Total |
12 |
|||
|
Research |
Code |
Course Title |
Crs |
|
|
OTST/NTST 646 |
Studies in Biblical Exegesis |
3 |
||
|
GSEM 605 |
Applied Theology Research and Writing |
3 |
||
|
GSEM 606 |
Seminar in Applied Research |
3 |
||
|
GSEM 693 |
MDiv Project/Thesis |
6 |
||
|
Total |
15 |
|||
|
Grand Total: |
72 |
|||
|
Part-Time Schedule MDiv-1 |
||||||
|
MDiv – Specialization |
||||||
|
Year 1 – Session 1 |
Year 2 – Session 2 |
|||||
|
Code |
Course Title |
Crs |
Code |
Course Title |
Crs |
|
|
GSEM 605 |
Applied Theology Research Methods and Writing |
3 |
CHIS 612 |
History of Reformation |
3 |
|
|
CHMN 643 |
Christian Professional Ethics |
3 |
CHIS 670 |
SDA Church Heritage |
3 |
|
|
MSSN 600 |
Church and Its Mission |
3 |
NTST 660 |
Gospels |
3 |
|
|
CHMN 630 |
Church Leadership and Administration |
3 |
NTST 558 |
Greek Readings |
3 |
|
|
THST 610 |
Revelation, Inspiration, and Hermeneutics |
3 |
THST 678 |
Issues in Science and Religion |
3 |
|
|
THST 660 |
Contemporary Issues in SDA Theology |
3 |
Specialization |
3 |
||
|
CHMN 639 |
Church Growth and Spiritual Nurture |
3 |
CHMN 680 |
Expository Preaching |
3 |
|
|
Specialization |
3 |
|||||
|
Total |
21 |
Total |
24 |
|||
|
Year 3 – Session 3 |
Year 4 – Session 4 |
|||||
|
Code |
Course Title |
Crs |
Code |
Course Title |
Crs |
|
|
OTST/NTST 646 |
Studies in Biblical Exegesis |
3 |
GSEM 693 |
MDiv Project/Thesis |
6 |
|
|
OTST 558 |
Hebrew Readings |
3 |
||||
|
GSEM 606 |
Applied Theology Research Seminar |
3 |
||||
|
CHMN 634 |
Children, Youth, and Young Adult Ministry |
3 |
||||
|
OTST 624 |
Seminar in Old Testament Theology: Pentateuch |
3 |
||||
|
Specialization |
3 |
|||||
|
Specialization |
3 |
|||||
|
Total |
21 |
Total |
6 |
|||
|
Grand Total: 72 |
||||||
|
Part-Time Schedule MDiv-2 |
||||||
|
MDiv – Specialization 1 |
||||||
|
Year 0 – Session 0 |
Year 1 – Session 1 |
|||||
|
Code |
Course Title |
Crs |
Code |
Course Title |
Crs |
|
|
NTST 550 |
Greek Grammar* |
3 |
OTST 550 |
Hebrew Grammar* |
3 |
|
|
OTST 501 |
Introduction to the NT* |
3 |
CHMN 643 |
Christian Professional Ethics |
3 |
|
|
CHIS 675 |
Life, Work, and Writings of E.G. White* |
3 |
GSEM 605 |
Applied Theology Research Methods and Writing |
3 |
|
|
OTST 501 |
Introduction to the OT* |
3 |
MSSN 600 |
Church and Its Mission |
3 |
|
|
CHMN 540 |
Pastoral Ministry and Church Policy* |
3 |
CHMN 630 |
Church Leadership and Administration |
3 |
|
|
CHMN 637 |
Pastoral Care and Counseling* |
3 |
THST 610 |
Revelation, Inspiration, and Hermeneutics |
3 |
|
|
CHMN 639 |
Personal and Public Evangelism* |
3 |
THST 660 |
Contemporary Issues in SDA Theology |
3 |
|
|
CHIS 610 |
History of the Early and Medieval Church* |
3 |
CHMN 639 |
Church Growth and Spiritual Nurture |
3 |
|
|
Total |
24 |
Total |
24 |
|||
|
Year 2 – Session 2 |
Year 3 – Session 3 |
|||||
|
Code |
Course Title |
Crs |
Code |
Course Title |
Crs |
|
|
CHIS 612 |
History of Reformation |
3 |
OTST/NTST 646 |
Studies in Biblical Exegesis |
3 |
|
|
CHIS 670 |
SDA Church Heritage |
3 |
OTST 558 |
Readings in Hebrew Old Testament |
3 |
|
|
NTST 660 |
Gospels |
3 |
GSEM 606 |
Applied Theology Research Seminar |
3 |
|
|
NTST 558 |
Readings in Greek New Testament |
3 |
CHMN 634 |
Youth Ministry |
3 |
|
|
THST 678 |
Science and Religion |
3 |
OTST 665 |
Pentateuch |
3 |
|
|
Specialization |
3 |
Specialization |
3 |
|||
|
CHMN 680 |
Expository Preaching |
3 |
Specialization |
3 |
||
|
Specialization |
3 |
|||||
|
Total |
24 |
Total |
21 |
|||
|
Year 4 – Session 4 |
||||||
|
Code |
Course Title |
Crs |
||||
|
GSEM 695 |
Research Project/Thesis |
6 |
||||
|
CHMN 668 |
Pastoral Ministry Practicum* |
3 |
||||
|
Total |
9 |
|||||
|
Grand Total: 102 |
||||||
|
Full-Time Schedule MDiv-1 |
|||||||||
|
MDiv – Specialization |
|||||||||
|
Year 1 |
|||||||||
|
First Semester |
Second Semester |
||||||||
|
Code |
Course Title |
Crs |
Code |
Course Title |
Crs |
||||
|
CHMN 643 |
Christian Professional Ethics |
3 |
THST 610 |
Revelation, Inspiration, and Hermeneutics |
3 |
||||
|
GSEM 605 |
Applied Theology Research Methods and Writing |
3 |
THST 660 |
Contemporary Issues in SDA Theology |
3 |
||||
|
MSSN 600 |
Church and Its Mission |
3 |
CHIS 612 |
History of Reformation |
3 |
||||
|
CHMN 630 |
Church Leadership and Administration |
3 |
CHIS 670 |
SDA Church Heritage |
3 |
||||
|
Total |
12 |
Total |
12 |
||||||
|
Year 2 |
|||||||||
|
First Semester |
Second Semester |
||||||||
|
Code |
Course Title |
Crs |
Code |
Course Title |
Crs |
||||
|
NTST 660 |
Gospels |
3 |
CHMN 639 |
Church Growth and Spiritual Nurture |
3 |
||||
|
NTST 558 |
Readings in Greek New Testament |
3 |
GSEM 606 |
Applied Theology Research Seminar |
3 |
||||
|
THST 678 |
Science and Religion |
3 |
CHMN 634 |
Youth Ministry |
3 |
||||
|
Specialization |
3 |
Specialization |
3 |
||||||
|
OTST/NTST 646 |
Studies in Biblical Exegesis |
3 |
Specialization |
3 |
|||||
|
Total |
15 |
Total |
15 |
||||||
|
Year 3 |
|||||||||
|
First Semester |
Second Semester |
||||||||
|
Code |
Course Title |
Crs |
Code |
Course Title |
Crs |
||||
|
OTST 665 |
Pentateuch |
3 |
GSEM 695 |
Research Project/Thesis |
6 |
||||
|
OTST 558 |
Readings in Hebrew Old Testament |
3 |
|||||||
|
Specialization |
3 |
||||||||
|
CHMN 680 |
Expository Preaching |
3 |
|||||||
|
Total |
12 |
Total |
6 |
||||||
|
Grand Total: 72 |
|||||||||
|
Full-Time Schedule MDiv-2 |
||||||
|
MDiv – Specialization |
||||||
|
Year 0 |
||||||
|
First Semester |
Second Semester |
|||||
|
Code |
Course Title |
Crs |
Code |
Course Title |
Crs |
|
|
NTST 550 |
Greek Grammar* |
3 |
CHMN 540 |
Pastoral Ministry and Church Policy* |
3 |
|
|
OTST 501 |
Introduction to the NT* |
3 |
OTST 550 |
Hebrew Grammar* |
3 |
|
|
CHIS 675 |
Life, Work, and Writings of E.G. White* |
3 |
CHMN 639 |
Personal and Public Evangelism* |
3 |
|
|
OTST 501 |
Introduction to the OT* |
3 |
CHIS 610 |
History of the Early and Medieval Church* |
3 |
|
|
Total |
12 |
Total |
12 |
|||
|
Year 1 |
||||||
|
First Semester |
Second Semester |
|||||
|
Code |
Course Title |
Crs |
Code |
Course Title |
Crs |
|
|
CHMN 643 |
Christian Professional Ethics |
3 |
THST 610 |
Revelation, Inspiration, and Hermeneutics |
3 |
|
|
GSEM 605 |
Applied Theology Research Methods and Writing |
3 |
THST 660 |
Contemporary Issues in SDA Theology |
3 |
|
|
MSSN 600 |
Church and Its Mission |
3 |
CHIS 612 |
History of Reformation |
3 |
|
|
CHMN 630 |
Church Leadership and Administration |
3 |
CHIS 670 |
SDA Church Heritage |
3 |
|
|
Total |
12 |
Total |
12 |
|||
|
Year 2 |
||||||
|
First Semester |
Second Semester |
|||||
|
Code |
Course Title |
Crs |
Code |
Course Title |
Crs |
|
|
NTST 660 |
Gospels |
3 |
CHMN 639 |
Church Growth and Spiritual Nurture |
3 |
|
|
NTST 558 |
Readings in Greek New Testament |
3 |
GSEM 606 |
Applied Theology Research Seminar |
3 |
|
|
THST 678 |
Science and Religion |
3 |
CHMN 634 |
Youth Ministry |
3 |
|
|
Specialization |
3 |
Specialization |
3 |
|||
|
OTST/NTST 646 |
Studies in Biblical Exegesis |
3 |
Specialization |
3 |
||
|
Total |
15 |
Total |
15 |
|||
|
Year 3 |
||||||
|
First Semester |
Second Semester |
|||||
|
Code |
Course Title |
Crs |
Code |
Course Title |
Crs |
|
|
OTST 665 |
Pentateuch |
3 |
GSEM 695 |
Research Project/Thesis |
6 |
|
|
OTST 558 |
Readings in Hebrew Old Testament |
3 |
CHMN 668 |
Pastoral Ministry Practicum* |
3 |
|
|
Specialization |
3 |
|||||
|
CHMN 680 |
Expository Preaching |
3 |
||||
|
CHMN 637 |
Pastoral Care and Counseling* |
3 |
||||
|
Total |
15 |
Total |
9 |
|||
|
Grand Total: 102 |
||||||
Master of Science in Applied Computer Science
- Details
- Category: All Course
About the Programme
The Master of Applied Computer Science programme at the Adventist University of Africa seeks to contribute to filling the shortage of professionals and researchers needed for the full adoption of digital transformation. The programme has three specializations: Cybersecurity, Network and Systems Administration and Data Science and Artificial Intelligence.
Purpose of the Programme
The Master of Applied Computer Science programme seeks to develop competent professionals and scientists who can embrace research in digital transformation and systems integration within the continent of Africa. Specializations are in cybersecurity, network and systems administration as well as Data Science and Artificial Intelligence.
1. Cybersecurity specialization provides graduates with skills to ensure and enhance the security of systems in businesses and organisations.
2. Network and Systems Administration specialization produce graduates who can ensure proper deployment and configuration of systems for proper operation.
3. Data Science and Artificial Intelligence specialization seeks to produce graduates who will drive innovations and utilize opportunities brought by advances in science, technology, and research.
The philosophy of the Master of Science in Applied Computer Science is derived from the basic beliefs of the Seventh-day Adventist church and the mission of the University concerning the need for stewardship and development of the person in order to maintain the physical, mental and spiritual health necessary for the in-dwelling of the Spirit of God and provision of service to individuals, the local community as well as the broader society.
The specific philosophy of this programme is that 21st-century scientists and technicians are required not only to be competent in their respective areas of specialization but also thrust worthy, reliable, committed, and accountable to God, to their employer, and their direct supervisor.
Applicants must:
1. Have a first degree in computer science or related fields (Information Technology, Information Systems, and relevant Engineering degrees) from a recognized university with a minimum CGPA of 3.00 on a 4-point scale or its equivalent grade of 60%. Applicants with a CGPA of 2.5 to 2.99 or 55% to 59% may be accepted on probation.
2. Have two Recommendations: One from a religious leader and one from your previous university or from the employing organization if employed. Submit the name, email address and designation of your referees, and AUA admissions will email the link for completing the online recommendation form. The applicant should seek the consent of the referee before submitting their details.
3. Demonstrate proficiency in English.
|
Duration of the Program |
Years |
Semesters/Sessions |
|
Full-time |
2 |
4 |
|
Part-time |
3 |
3 |
|
Requirements |
Credits |
|
Core Courses |
15 |
|
Specialization |
18 |
|
Research & Thesis/Project |
12 |
|
Total |
45 |
Specializations:
- Cybersecurity
- E-Services
- Network and Systems Administration
|
MSC |
|||
|
Core Courses |
Code |
Course Title |
Crs |
|
ACSP 601 |
Christian Ethics and Values |
3 |
|
|
ACSP 604 |
Business Intelligence and E-Business |
3 |
|
|
ACSP 608 |
Seminars in Trends in Computing and Technology |
3 |
|
|
ACSP 609 |
Advanced Database Systems & Database Security |
3 |
|
|
ACSP 621 |
Business Management |
3 |
|
|
Total |
15 |
||
|
Cybersecurity |
Code |
Course Title |
Crs |
|
ACSP 618 |
Security Risk Management and Policy |
3 |
|
|
ACSP 631 |
IT Security |
3 |
|
|
ACSP 632 |
|||